Consciousness Quote by John Wyatt
““There is a level of consciousness between sleeping and fully wakening when the worries of the day have not settled upon us; the body is stilled, and the senses wholly receptive. If the sun is bright, there is pure silence, or the birds are beginning to sing, this shining level of consciousness can come to be the nearest we will get to paradise this side of our quietus, Every day should begin so, This is no dream. This is the reality. The world outside is beautiful. We do our best to hide it. We cover it. We push it father back. The ugliness we make ourselves. We originate our own worries. We put on our own shackles; build our prisons. We can only glimpse the golden reality, briefly, through our tiny barred windows.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Consciousness, John Wyatt, 2023
A fleeting state of calm awareness exists between sleep and full wakefulness, offering a brief glimpse of inner peace before daily worries dominate.
In simple terms: A brief calm before daily worries.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of stillness each morning.
Themes
mindfulness
inner peace
perception
reality
freedom
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- morning meditation
- nature walks
- journaling
- breathing exercises
Key Concepts
consciousness
silence
paradise
self‑imprisonment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect this calm throughout the day?
- What habits block your inner peace?
A Different Perspective
Such moments are fragile and can be easily lost to habitual stress.
